Whoopi Goldberg, the beloved co-host of ‘The View’, surprised audiences during a recent live show by walking off the stage. The incident was sparked by the controversy surrounding singer Miranda Lambert, who halted one of her concerts to scold fans for taking selfies during the show. While Goldberg’s walk-off was intended as a joke and she had no intention of leaving the show, it certainly got many people talking.
For those not in the loop, Miranda Lambert found herself at the center of a debate after reprimanding fans for taking selfies at her concert. While it’s not uncommon for concert-goers to capture moments and share them on social media or keep them as memories, Lambert took issue with it. The co-hosts of ‘The View’ engaged in a heated discussion about the situation, debating whether Lambert was right in calling out the fans or if people should be allowed to take selfies at concerts.
During the debate, co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin attempted to see both sides of the argument. She argued that Lambert shouldn’t be publicly shaming fans who paid good money to see her perform, especially if they were simply taking selfies and not causing any trouble.
This is where Goldberg chimed in, suggesting that fans should show a bit of respect by refraining from taking selfies during the performance. Goldberg emphasized that the fans had paid to see Lambert sing, so they should acknowledge her presence and allow her to see them too.
Sara Haines, another co-host, pointed out that the fans who were scolded by Lambert were seated close to the stage. However, does that justify the famous singer publicly berating them, causing a scene and disrupting the show? Sunny Hostin seemed to side with Goldberg, as she commented on the expensive VIP tickets for the concert. Hostin stated, “The expensive tickets in the VIP section that they were in are $757. I’m gonna take as many selfies as I want if I paid $757, I’m sorry, just me.” While taking numerous selfies throughout the night may be excessive, it’s understandable that fans would want some photos to commemorate an expensive concert experience.
The debate became even more intense when Hostin triggered Goldberg by suggesting that people who can’t stop taking photos of themselves should just “stay home.” Goldberg responded by walking towards the live audience and taking a selfie with someone in the crowd, hoping to make her point. Whether or not her demonstration succeeded in proving her argument is open for debate.
The video of Whoopi Goldberg’s walk-off moment on ‘The View’ went viral, captivating audiences and sparking discussions on the limits of selfie-taking at concerts. While the debate surrounding Miranda Lambert’s actions continues, it’s clear that Goldberg’s humorous gesture left a lasting impression on viewers.
